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Jessica Rowell
I am an epidemiologist, a bioinformatician, and a tenacious problem solver who excels at projects requiring deep thinking and attention to detail.
Education
MS, Bioinformatics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
2019 - 2016
- Jordan lab: The evolution of immune-related genes and genetic pathways in highly-admixed populations
MPH, Epidemiology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
2009 - 2007
- Fellow: Molecules to Mankind Program, Public Health Genomics track
BA, Biology and Psychology (Neuroscience minor)
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
2007 - 2003
- Graduate thesis topic: Developed a model to predict age of onset for asymptomatic members of ALS-afflicted families
Research Experience
Bioinformatician, Epidemiologist
Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch, CDC
Atlanta, GA
Current - 2018
- Simultaneously coordinating 2 projects: development of antibiotic resistance profiles using the ROCker tool and design of an HMAS panel antibiotic resistance panel
- Writing the pipeline for QC of HMAS data that will be deployed to national public health labs
- Develop and implement statistical analysis methods for projects on my team
Project Manager
Stibo Systems, Inc.
Kennesaw, GA
2017 - 2015
- Supervised an 8-person team to execute the overhaul of a database of 25,000 client images
- Built and repaired 10 client PCs
Researcher, Scientific Writer
Office of Public Health Genomics, CDC
Atlanta, GA
2015 - 2014
- Developed guidelines on genetic testing evidence for ACMG exome sequencing recommendation for reporting incidental findings
Doctoral Student Researcher
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
2013 - 2011
- Global Methylation & PBB Exposure
- Optimized a global methylation assay protocol (MethyLight) and measured global methylation in 68 participants exposed to polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) in a 1970s industrial accident
Research Specialist
National Office of Public Heath Genomics, CDC
Atlanta, GA
2011 - 2008
- Developed an efficient search method for calling up articles related to human genetics and infectious disease in HuGE Navigator and characterized the trend of publications in this field
- Collaborated with colleagues on an empirical investigation of meta-analyses of gene-environment interactions
Epidemiology Intern
Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Rome, Italy
2008 - 2008
- Performed a case-control study on APOE polymorphisms and head and neck cancer using SAS and STATA
- Taught colleagues in my second language how to analyze epidemiological data in SAS
Research Assistant
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
2008 - 2007
- Managed several Microsoft Access databases and completed all data cleaning
- Wrote narrative summaries of interview questionnaires
- Summarized medical records and compiled case interviews
Industry Experience
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Teaching Experience
I have been teaching over 15 years, and I am particularly devoted to teaching quantitatve skills with an emphasis on empowering my students with problem solving skills.
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Freelance
Atlanta, GA
Current - 2003
- Tutor math, science, and programming at all levels, elementary through college
Advanced Epidemiologic Methods I
Emory University
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2014 - 2014
- TA and lectured
- Covered modern statistical computing algorithms (20+ students)
- PhD level class
Epidemiologic Methods II
Emory University
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2013 - 2012
- TA and lectured
- Developed and executed Master level lab (30+ students)
- Graduate level class
Epidemiologic Methods I
Emory University
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2012 - 2011
- TA and lectured
- Executed Master level lab for first year core graduate course (20+ students)
- Graduate level class
SAS Programming
Emory University
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2009 - 2007
- TA and lectured
- Assisted 40+ students with introductory through intermediate coding questions and graded homework
- Graduate level class
Case Studies in Infectious Diseases
Emory University
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2008 - 2008
- TA
- Covered case investigations of worldwide hallmark infectious disease outbreaks (40+ students)
- Graduate level class
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Selected Publications, Posters, and Talks
The phenotypic consequences of genetic divergence between admixed Latin American populations: Antioquia and Choco, Colombia
Submitted to Genome Biology and Evolution
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2020 - 2020
- Chande AT, Rowell J, et al
Influence of genetic ancestry and socioeconomic status on type 2 diabetes in the diverse Colombian populations of Choco and Antioquia
Scientific Reports
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2017 - 2017
- Chande AT, Rowell J, et al
Guidelines supporting ACMG reportable secondary findings
Manuscript in preparation
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2017 - 2017
- Rowell JL, Stewart AC, Khoury MJ, Dotson WD
A systematic review of cancer GWAS and candidate gene meta-analyses reveals limited overlap but similar effect sizes
Eur J of Human Genetics
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2013 - 2013
- Chang C, Yesupriya A, Rowell JL, Clyne M, Gwinn M, Khoury MJ, Wulf A, Schully SD
Trends in population-based studies of human genetics in infectious diseases
PLoS One
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2012 - 2012
- Rowell J, Dowling N, Yu W, Yesupriya A, Zhang L, Gwinn M
A case-control study on the effect of apolipoprotein E genotype on head and neck cancer risk
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers
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2010 - 2010
- De Feo E, Rowell J, Cadoni G, Arzani D, Volante M, Paludetti G, Amore R, Ricciardi G, Boccia S